In the Gandhi movie, it shows how much of an inspirational and pure-hearted man Gandhi is. It shows how Gandhi shows his leadership skills through his religion and his personality. For example when he was burning all of the people's passes that was under the British government, he didn't stop even though the guard was beating him up. This shows his strength and will and how we won't give up for his people, and family. When Gandhi called the meeting for all the citizens, he says that they will receive punches and not give them. A quote Gandhi says in the movie is, "Because they may torture my body, may break my bones, even kill me... They will then have my dead body — not my obedience." This resembles how Gandhi would never submit and obey the British even if it means him getting beaten up. Gandhi is true symbol and spokesman of Humanity.
This connects to the black lives matter movement today because just like Gandhi, they're fighting for their independence, their rights, and equality. Gandhi led a civil disobedience, non-violent and peaceful protest which is exactly what the black lives are doing today to show their worth and that that deserve a purpose in this world just like everyone else. This can connect to Mauna Kea and how many Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians were apart of this peaceful protest and movement. This all relates to one theme which is to fight for who you are and your culture. Gandhi Movie Exclusive: Amnesty maps out US police violence at #BlackLivesMatter protests. (n.d.). Retrieved June 25, 2020, from https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/06/usa-end-unlawful-police-violence-against-black-lives-matter-protests/
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In the Guns Germs & Steel presentation can relate and connect to my groups issue which is poverty. In the presentation it talks about how with steel there were many new innovations, advancements, and new creations. A specific example is when the Europeans were able to inherit steel, which was classified as the "real," power back then, and they were able to take it to a higher and more advanced level. This can connect to my groups not necessarily my groups issue but what is happening to help and support it. Something that is helping to support poverty is how technology and complex innovations are being used. For example, how we used computers to create articles or blogs about poverty and how we need to and can help it. Another example is how the people that are facing poverty or inequality are creating movements and how the idea of a strong mindset has come to them. Not only innovations and technology can be taken to new heights and higher levels, but humans and their minds and bodies as well. The UN development goal this can connect to, "Good Health and Well-Being." These two things correlate to each other because it shows how the welfare and health of humans can be supported through advanced technology and if they make they mindsets stronger and take it to a higher level.
Boteach, R. (2014, September 17). The Top 10 Solutions to Cut Poverty and Grow the Middle Class. RetrievedJune25,2020,fromhttps://www.americanprogress.o rg/issues/poverty/news/2014/09/17/97287/the-top-10-solutions-to-cut-poverty-and-grow-the-middle-class/ During the Agricultural and Scientific Revolution there were many changes that affected the people and their lives. For example when the people thought the world was Heliocentric it made them develop a strong desire and deeper understanding of the world and geography. Another example is how native people were used as a workforce for the whites and how they had to do the work for them. This can connect to the issue my group chose to study about which is poverty because during this age and period of time, racism, and inequality was quite common. There wasn’t really colonization between different races. This can connect to my empire, Ashanti, Africa because they’re facing poverty. According to brookings.edu 41% of Africa are suffering from poverty and out of 28 of the poorest countries, 27 of them are in Africa all above the poverty rate of 30%. This shows how much these people need the most help they can get. This can also connect to modern society and how, black lives matter and how there is a fight for equality. The UN development goal this can connect to is, “No Poverty,” because poverty is not only based on wealth, but it relates to fairness and equality and how they both need to be restored and revived.
Patel, N. (2018, November 21). Figure of the week: Understanding poverty in Africa. Retrieved June 24, 2020,fromhttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2018/11/21/figure-of-the-week-understanding-poverty-in-africa/ My group's empire is Africa. The issue we chose to talk about is poverty. About 1 in 3 Africans or 422 million people live below the global poverty line. Africans make up around 70% of the worlds poorest people. This is why our group chose poverty, because it is a major and serious issue. Not only in Africa but in the whole world. To help show and inform you about poverty in Africa, we will create a presentation and show you what these innocent people are facing. Poverty is a severe problem that needs to be solved. Our goal for this project is to establish a good and deeper understanding of poverty and how Africans are suffering from it and dealing with it. Hamel, K., Tong, B., & Hofer, M. (2019, March 28). Poverty in Africa is now falling-but not fast enough. RetrievedJune18,2020,fromhttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2019/03/28/poverty-in-africa-is-now-falling-but-not-fast-enough/
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